Evaristo "Pitin" Gonzalez Velazquez passed away on Sunday, September 28th. Husband to the late Natalia Gonzalez, he is survived by three children, Maritza Rodriguez, Jorge Gonzalez and Evaristo Gonzalez Jr. and three grandchildren, Andres Alberto Rodriguez, Evaristo Jorge Gonzalez and Aidan Timothy Gonzalez. Evaristo was born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico in 1933, followed the love of his life to New York City and made a home for his family in the South Bronx, NY, where he spent more than 50 years. He lived a very simple life. Among his greatest passions, were his wife, his family, his beloved Borinquen and his Mets. He always wanted more for his children; he demonstrated this in making sure they were the first generation to attend and graduate college, and allowing them to become Yankee fans. He was a devout member of St. Jerome's parish. He was most proud of his service to his country, where he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He has left his indelible imprint on his family whom he leaves behind and will be dearly missed.

If you wish to honor Evaristo, please consider making a donation to the following family charity in his name: Three Angels Children's Relief (http://www.threeangelshaiti.org/) - Three Angels Children's Relief serves orphans and "at-risk" families in Haiti to escape poverty, encounter Jesus, and become part of a healthy home.

The wake is being held Tuesday September 30th from 4-8pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday 10am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3985 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx NY. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.